Putney Society to Host Cyber-crime Awareness Meeting
Specialist police officer to explain how to avoid online fraud
A police officer addresses a public meeting on online security. Picture: AI Generated
February 20, 2026
Residents are being invited to a public meeting later to learn how to protect themselves from online fraud, scams and cyber-enabled crime.
The Putney Society will hold its next open meeting on Monday 23 February at 7.30pm, focusing on the growing risks posed by cyber criminals and the practical steps people can take to stay safe.
The event, hosted by the Society’s Community Panel, will take place at The Community Church, Werter Road, SW15 2LL, with refreshments available and full disabled access.
The keynote speaker will be PC Oliver Clixby from the Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit. He will explain how cyber criminals manipulate trust, how data breaches occur, and the techniques hackers use to crack passwords. His talk will also cover what personal information is publicly available online, the implications when companies holding data are hacked, and the measures individuals can take to strengthen their digital security.
Representatives from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team are also expected to attend, subject to operational demands elsewhere in London. Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and local bank representatives may also be present to offer advice and answer questions.
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be live-streamed. Residents wishing to join online can request the link by emailing registration@putneysociety.org.uk.
The Putney Society says the session aims to give residents practical, accessible guidance at a time when online scams and fraud attempts are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Putney Society, a registered charity, is an amenity society run by volunteers to preserve and enhance our local heritage and community.
The Putney Society’s website contains more information about many other local issues and how to become a member.
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